Phyllis Gilbert, M.Ed., M.S. - Lecturer, Director, SFA Center for Economic Education, Internship Coordinator Office: EDAN 133 Phone: 936.468.2449 E-mail: pgilbert@sfasu.edu
Ms. Gilbert is interested in integrating economics into the K-12 curriculum, political and economic issues, and financial literacy.
She teaches undergraduate courses and is the CDFL faculty internship supervisor.
Education
- Master of Education, Stephen F. Austin State University
- Master of Science, Stephen F. Austin State University
- Bachelor of Science, Stephen F. Austin State University
Area of Specialization
- Early Childhood
Areas of Expertise
- Infant/Child Development
- Economic Education
- Early Childhood Education
Shelia Lumar, Ph.D. LPC, LCDC, NCC, CPM, CFLE - Assistant Professor Office: EDAN 119A Phone: 936.468.2975 E-mail: lumarse@sfasu.edu
Dr. Shelia Lumar has spent over 22 years working with children, adults and families in various community-based and social settings. She holds credentials as a licensed psychotherapist, addictions counselor, certified professional mediator and a family life educator with extensive professional experience in the mental health field, nonprofit organizations, and higher education arenas. Dr. Lumar currently teaches undergraduate and graduate courses and is a graduate faculty advisor.
Education
- Doctor of Philosophy, Texas Woman's University
- Master of Science, Tarleton State University
- Master of Science, University of Central Texas
- Bachelor of Science, Kansas State University
Areas Specialization
- Separations & Reunions in Military Families
- Interpersonal Relationships & Enrichment
- Family Reintegration for Ex-offenders
- Family Crisis & Conflict
- Family Life Education
- Public Policy
Areas Expertise
- Family Violence Prevention & Intervention
- Family Adjustment
- Family Communication
- Family Function & Roles
- Parenting Education
- Occupational Development in the Human Sciences
- Organization Management for Non-profits
Tara Newman, Ed.D, CFLE - Assistant Professor, Director, Office of High-Impact Practices Office: EDAN 120 Phone: 936.468.6720 E-mail: tanewman@sfasu.edu
Dr. Newman has been working with children and their families for 16 years in a variety of capacities. Beginning as a caregiver for children in early childhood programs, she soon began working as a parent educator. Later, as a public school teacher, Dr. Newman taught at all grade levels (K-12) in ESL and Bilingual classrooms. She currently is a graduate advisor and teaches undergraduate and graduate courses online.
Education
- Doctor of Education, Stephen F. Austin State University
- Master of Education, Stephen. F. Austin State University
- Bachelor of Science, Stephen F. Austin State University
Areas of Specialization
- Early Childhood Education
- Democratic Classroom Environments
- Socio-emotional Development
- Human Interaction
Areas of Expertise
- Positive Guidance and Socio-Emotional development
- Active learning and cognitive development
- Learner Outcomes and Assessment
- Parenting Issues
Marie Saracino, Ph.D - Program Coordinator, Professor Office: EDAN 103 Phone: 936.468.2192 E-mail: msaracino@sfasu.edu
Dr. Saracino serves as the coordinator for the Child Development and Family Living Program, she teaches undergraduate and graduate courses on-line. Dr. Saracino also serves as a graduate student advisor for Human Science majors who have an emphasis in Child Development and Family Living.
Education
- Doctor of Philosophy, Kansas State University
- Master of Science, Kansas State University
- Bachelor of Science (Highest Honors), University of Hawaii at Manoa
Area of Specialization
- Infant and Child Development
- Family Development & Public Policy
- Adult Aging and Development
Areas of Expertise
- Child Development
- Life-Span Development
- Family Development and Relationships
- Resiliency in Children and Families
- Family Stress and Coping Styles